Standard time applies in Rotterdam right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Rotterdam and your time
Rotterdam at a glance
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Region | South Holland |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 51.92° N, 4.48° E |
Which time zone Rotterdam uses
Under the Europe/Amsterdam rules, Rotterdam spends part of each year on UTC+1 (CET) and the rest on UTC+2 (CEST). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Rotterdam is on the same time as the rest of the Netherlands, including the capital, Amsterdam.
Clock changes in Rotterdam, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
How far ahead or behind Rotterdam is
A 9:00 AM start in Rotterdam is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Rotterdam and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Rotterdam runs from 7 hours 45 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 43 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 10:06 PM, comes on June 24.
Daylight through the year in Rotterdam
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 10:06 PM | 16 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 7 h 45 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Rotterdam
Rotterdam lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time and 1:40 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Rotterdam
Every city below shares Rotterdam’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoetermeer | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dordrecht | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| The Hague | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leiden | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Breda | 43 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Utrecht | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haarlem | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amsterdam | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Rotterdam today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
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Tools for time in Rotterdam
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Rotterdam?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and New York?
Rotterdam is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Rotterdam and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Rotterdam on the same time as Amsterdam?
Yes. Rotterdam and Amsterdam both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rotterdam?
About 16 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.